The hidden cost of cards for small businesses
Card payments feel simple, but the true cost to small businesses is often far higher than expected. Here’s what you’re really paying, and what a viable alternative looks like.
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The Wonderful team writes about Open Banking payments technology: from cost savings, security and settlement improvements, to third party integrations, fintech regulation and mobile apps.
Pay by Bank is often misunderstood. This is what your customers actually see and do when they make a payment, and why it's simpler than most expect.
Stripe alternatives for UK small businesses: what actually matters when you switch
Many UK small businesses look for alternatives to Stripe, but the decision is rarely just about fees. Settlement timing, customer experience and how payments fit into day-to-day operations matter just as much.
Pay by bank for small businesses - what it is, how it works, and why costs are falling
Pay by bank is growing quickly across the UK, but most explanations remain unclear. This guide sets out exactly how it works in practice, what happens during a transaction, and where it can materially reduce payment costs for small businesses.
UK Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for UK hospitality, leisure and small retail businesses
Rising wages and costs are squeezing margins in the UK hospitality, leisure and retail sectors. The Autumn Budget 2025 offers limited relief, but higher pay and operating costs remain. Steps like menu optimisation, staffing and energy efficiency, alongside Open Banking adoption, can help cut costs.
UK business rates 2026: How the Autumn Budget hits offices, labs and corporate HQs
New business rates from April 2026 will sharply raise costs for offices and labs, especially in London, Oxford and Cambridge. Learn how to protect your margins with smarter space use, lease strategy, cost cutting and open banking before the 50.8p multiplier hits.
UK car sector Autumn Budget 2025 impact: EV fleets, motoring businesses and automotive companies
The Autumn Budget 2025 reshapes the UK’s EV and automotive sector, introducing a new per-mile tax, rising operating costs and shifting EV fleet economics. This guide explains the key policy changes and practical strategies UK motoring businesses can use to protect margins in 2026.
UK Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for businesses and key sectors
Explore the UK Autumn Budget 2025 and its impact on businesses. From rising wages and tax changes to business rates and EV fleet costs, discover sector-specific insights and practical strategies to protect margins and thrive in 2026.
How UK small businesses can protect margins as business rates, taxes and costs rise
UK SMEs face rising business rates, higher taxes and growing overhead costs. Discover what these increases are, what they mean, their impact and how smarter payments, open banking and automation can help cut costs and protect margins.
Pizza Hut closures, Betfred tax warnings, Greggs price rise, and Tesco’s AI growth: Why upgrading payment systems is vital for UK retail and hospitality in 2025 and beyond
In October 2025, the UK retail and hospitality sector was rocked by Pizza Hut closures, Betfred’s tax warning, and Greggs’ price rise, highlighting the sector strain, while Tesco’s AI success proved that faster, smarter payment systems can protect profits and drive resilience.
How the JLR cyberattack exposed UK automotive supply chain risks and why EV growth now demands smarter payment systems
The JLR cyberattack revealed deep vulnerabilities in the UK automotive supply chain just as EV growth accelerates. This analysis explores how cyber threats, supply disruptions, and outdated payment systems threaten the sector and why smarter financial resilience is essential.
Price frozen, plans open: explore Wonderful Pro free until January
This winter, we're freezing prices and opening the doors to every Pro Plan feature — completely free until mid-January 2026. No deposits, no hidden clauses, and no commitments. You can cancel at any time, before or after the free period ends. The earlier you upgrade, the more free months you'll enjoy. Why we're doing this We're not running a promotion to chase sign-ups. This is about insight and refinement. Over the past year we've added new, practical tools to make Open Banking payments
Discover how JD.com’s expansion into the UK and Europe, Gen-Z trends and modern payment technology are reshaping eCommerce
JD.com’s expansion into the UK and Europe is reshaping eCommerce. With Gen Z driving mobile-first, seamless experiences, retailers must adopt modern payment technology to stay competitive, optimise conversions, and win customer loyalty.
